Don Julin

Country: USA

Don Julin studied arranging and film scoring at The Berklee School of Music, and has won first place in several National songwriting contests. Heard regularly on NPR's All Things Considered, Don is featured on Accidentally On Purpose (CBS), Katie Morgan's Sex Tips (HBO), Kathy Griffin Show, Episode 3 (Bravo), Real World Road Rules Challenge (VH1), various MTV shows, and The View (NBC). Stretching the boundaries of acoustic string instruments, Don uses guitar, mandolin, banjo, dobro, and cello with electronic elements and loops to create memorable melodies and soundscapes.

Bluesy but light pseudo bluegrass vibe. A scene from southern Kansas or Arkansas. Acoustic string instruments including mandolin acoustic guitar and octave mandolin. At a well known music festival the only food available at 3 a.m. was Biscuits and Gravy. Cooking show, travel channel, romantic comedy, Instrumental, Americana, Americana

Very fast slapstick comedy music. Minor key but very funny. Would work well in an old sped up silent comedy film. Chase scene. Charlie Chaplin would have used this if he could have. Instrumental, Folk, Folk Dramatic

Playful duet of acoustic bass and mandolin. Fun, mischievous, cautious with musical surprises. Bar lounge, flirting, contemplating getting it on with that cute gal in the corner, just contemplating, but why not saunter over there and dream up some lies, a little foray into mischief. Nothing to lose. Instrumental, Jazz, Dramatic Jazz

The poisoned food is taking effect and your eyelids are getting very heavy. You are getting very very sleepy. Strange, dizzy, drugged, need help. Get me to the ER! Last leg before unconsciousness. Nightmare, Ecstasy frying my brain. Peyote, getting high and paying a price. Overdosed losing it, dying, Instrumental, Dangerous, Mysterious Music

Tribal drum beat with a minor key melody creates a mood of danger. Soundtrack for a scene where an old schooner is at sea in terrible storm. Sounds of masts and sails breaking up. Instrumental, Dangerous, Dangerous Music

Quirky percussion piece with marimba various drums and accordion coming to an unexpected climax. Would work well on funniest home video shows. Mysterious funny, a bit absurd. Dumb Crooks or a bungling burglar who slams the door on his hand and lets out a surprising hilarious scream in the final sec. Instrumental, Dramatic, Whimsical Music

Solo acoustic guitar piece. A cascading chord progression played with a slight melancholy feeling. Would work in a slow panning nature shot. Could represent a someone reflecting back on a recent memory. Instrumental, New Age, Solos (Strings)

Swinging riff based blues performed by The Neptune Quartet. Eclectic string band jazz with gypsy flavors. This somewhat dark piece will take you to a sidewalk cafe somewhere in Europe. Mandolin and cello are featured soloists with walking bass and jazz guitar chording. Instrumental, Americana, Americana

A majestic sounding chord progression played on an solo acoustic guitar. Could work well in a montage scene. Enjoying a happy life as time goes by. Perfectly contented and happy, maybe even a little wry grin emerges. Life is filled with ironies, might as well kick back and enjoy each day. Instrumental, Folk, Folk Dramatic

This erie love ballad is melodic yet dissonant. Noisy chaotic percussion sounds battle with this beautiful melody creating a contrast. At 2:00 this tune becomes a disturbing drone. After you can't stand it anymore the mandolin starts a rhythm that becomes a instrumental chant building to a frenzy. Instrumental, Dramatic, Contemplative Music

Has many of elements of a good chess game. The perfect combination of waiting and dissonance with an occasional glimpse of optimism. String instruments give this a folk feeling and contrast the unrest. Instrumental, Dramatic, Contemplative Music

Slow hypnotic drone with a backward feel. Dark contemplative music. Could indicate confusion or dis-orientation. Mental anguish or even mental illness. Could also indicate an outer space lack of gravity. Instrumental, Dangerous, Mysterious Music

Uplifting piece featuring fingerpicked guitar and harmonica. Light and positive theme with chords that have a familiar but fresh sound. Would work in a romantic comedy or advertisement. Images of innocense, youth, first love, spring breeze. Instrumental, Folk, Finger-Picked Guitar

A funky upbeat psuedo bossa nova with a very catchy melody. Austin Powers style theme puts you at a 1960's era cocktail party. Long form song including solos by mandolin and nylon string jazz guitar. Easy listening meets go-go dancers. Great for a comedy. Instrumental, Jazz, Folk Jazz

An evil spirit in the form of a tree that controls a jungle island somewhere between Italy & Africa. Very dreamy but scary music that represents ultimate power. Danny Elfman meets Tom Waits. Bouncy wicked eerie. Is a body being sawed up in the background? Forceful, marching, moving in for the kill, Instrumental, Dangerous, Mysterious Music